Bristol YMCA Softball League Forms with Six Teams
The Bristol Y M C A Industrial Softball League forms with six teams from U S Rubber Co two, Collins and Aikman, ARWA Bristol Manufacturing, and two independent squads. George Boutillier named official score keeper. Rosters due by May 29. Games begin June 20 at 6 15 p m through August 15 with two games weekly and a two half schedule. The two half winners meet in a possible three out of five playoff series.
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Bristol Y.M.C.A. Industrial
Harry W Munroe
James Sisson
A Capone
George Boutillier
U. S. Rubber Co
Collins and Aikman Corp
ARWA
Bristol Manufacturing Corp
Rubber Company
Chem Lab
Second Annual May Dance of Co G R I State Guard
May 20, Saturday features the Second Annual May Dance of Co G R I State Guard at the State Armory on Church Street. Also on May 20, a food sale is hosted by the Congregational Club.
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Co. G. R. I. State Guard
State Armory
Congregational Club
Youth Problems To Be Subject of Address
The St Marys Mothers Club sponsors an 8 pm talk by Rev William Delaney director of CYO activities in Rhode Island at the K of C Home. He will address youth issues and deliver an important message to the community. A musical program features solos by Anthony J Nunes with Anna Peters, Rita Serbst, and James C Ruggiero.
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St Mary’s Mothers’ Club
William Delaney
CYO
Rhode Island
K of C
Father Delaney
Anthony J. Nunes
St Elizabeth's Parish
Anna Peters
Rita Serbst
James C. Ruggiero
Robert G Newbold
Henry F. Serbst
Norman Vermette
Bristol High seniors to read Gettysburg Address and Logan Order
Miss Joan Doyle and George Oliver of Bristol High School senior class will read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and General Logan's Order respectively during the Memorial Day program, per Robert J. McKay who heads the Observance Committee. Joseph M Edmonds will again serve as chief marshal of the parade with details coming soon.
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Joan Doyle
Lincoln
George Oliver
General Logan
Robert J. McKay
Bristol High School
Joseph M Edmonds
What You Buy With WAR BONDS
A Treasury Department message praises war bonds emphasizing civilian support and military hygiene. It notes the government spends heavily on sanitation for soldiers and urges Americans to buy bonds to aid the war effort and promote global freedom from domination.
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U.S. Treasury Department
Bristol Sailor Exults Over Naval Action and Mail From Home
The Bristol sailor describes a carrier task force operation against Japanese forces, noting air defense by fighter pilots and downed enemy planes. He recalls picking up mail from home, rescue stories, and the crew’s steady pace toward victory while awaiting further orders and consolidating supplies.
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Navy
Tojo
Sadsaki
Nagasaki
Tokio Rose
Changes in council coverage by girl reporters
The article notes a shift in local journalism as female reporters Mary Cochrane of the Journal and Nancy Bosworth of The Phoenix begin covering Bristol Town Council meetings. It highlights wartime changes in newsroom staffing and the evolving role of women in reporting municipal affairs.
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Bristol
Providence Journal
Phoenix
Mary Cochrane
The
Journal
Nancy D. Bosworth
the Phoenix
Kearney Post Holds Social Meeting
Members of the Kearney Post American Legion and Auxiliary enjoyed a mid month social gathering last evening. A two hour film was shown with no servicemen in attendance and a social hour followed. Future events were discussed and the next meeting links to the post’s 25th anniversary on June 16, 1919.
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Kearney
Peter R. McClure Graduates From Catholic University
Peter R. McClure son of Mrs Peter J McClure of 49 Church Street earned a bachelor of science degree at the Catholic University of America in Washington D C He belonged to Phi Kappa and Phi Eta Sigma fraternities and served on the Inter-Club Council and Harlequin Dramatic Society board He was Colt Memorial High School valedictorian Class of 1940 and Walsh Memorial Medal recipient His graduation was witnessed by Mrs McClure and others from town and the family will stay in Washington for a week.
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Peter R. McClure
Peter J McClure
Church Street
Catholic University of America
Washington, D. C
McClure
Phi Kappa
Phi Eta Sigma
Harlequin Dramatic Society
Colt Memorial High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lieve
U. S. Marine Corps
Guadalcanal
United Nations
Japan
U.S. Rubber Co
U. R. Employment Service
United States
Tokio
Bradford St
Perles
Waterbury’s
California
Kolynos
Vick
Phillips
Magnesia
Cogate
Colgate
Johnson
Nc Johnson
Kelley
the Exchange and Thrift Shop
Hope Street
Sardiniere
Toby
Bennington
Valley School
St. Michael’s Church
Book of Knowledge
Book
America
University
William LeClair
George McClure
Nora O'Neil
Washington
Whiten Aluminall
Heron Aumtn SU
Walter T. Remieres
Hope ST
Winders
Menders
Collins & Aikman Corporation
Thames Street
Bradford
U. S
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